Build & Design Articles – Page 2
Gunite vs. Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Pools: Which Is Right for You?
Compare gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl liner inground pools by cost, customization, maintenance, installation speed, and long-term ownership to see which type fits your property and priorities.
Dragan Kostadinovic
How to Create a Backyard Pool Oasis: Outdoor Living Ideas for DMV Homeowners
How to create a backyard pool oasis in the DMV: practical outdoor living ideas for zones, shade, lighting, landscaping, and materials that handle local weather.
Robert Moore
Before You Hire a Pool Builder: A Checklist for DMV Homeowners
Use this practical pool builder checklist to compare licensing, scope, permits, timelines, pricing, warranties, and communication before you hire in Virginia, Maryland, or DC.
Robert Moore
Putting the DMV on the Map: Beltway Pools Achieves Prestigious GENESIS Master Certification
Beltway Pools celebrates a historic milestone: Rob Moore and Dragan Kostadinovic are now the first GENESIS Master Certified pool builders in the entire DMV.
Sandra Petrovic
Are Automatic Pool Covers Worth It? Benefits, Drawbacks, and Who Should Buy One
An honest answer to whether an automatic pool cover is worth it: the safety, energy, and code benefits, the real drawbacks, and a short cost summary for Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and DC pools.
Sandra Petrovic
Why Now Is the Best Time to Build a Pool (And How to Get Started)
Spring is the best time to build a pool in the DMV. Learn why getting started now beats the summer rush and how Beltway Pools makes the process straightforward.
Robert Moore
Pool Shape Ideas: How to Choose the Right Design
Pool shape ideas for any backyard — rectangular, freeform, kidney, plunge pool, and spool — with guidance on sizing, yard constraints, and resale value in the DMV.
Robert Moore
How Long Does It Take to Build a Pool?
A realistic breakdown of how long building a pool takes in Virginia and Maryland — from permits to first swim — including what causes delays and when to start.
Dragan Kostadinovic
Inground vs. Above Ground Pools: Which Is Right for You?
Inground vs. above ground pools compared on cost, aesthetics, value, maintenance, and HOA rules — guidance for homeowners in Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Dragan Kostadinovic